Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) reveals the most peaceful countries in the world. Despite living in the most peaceful century in human history, the world has become less peaceful over the last decade.

A new report finds billionaires struggle to hang on to their wealth, and especially to keep it in the family.

Private bankers looking to grow in Asia are investing heavily in innovation to stave off disruption, at the same time firms are also turning to technology to tackle more fundamental issues in the industry. Read More>>

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Alt Investments Tempt Asia’s Ultra Rich

The wealthy in Asia are ramping up their exposure to infrastructure investments, in a move that illustrates how disappointing returns from traditional asset classes are pushing yield-desperate investors into some of the most illiquid strategies. Read More>>

Robo-Advisers Are Here

Asia Has Most Wealthy And Most Wealth

For the first time, Asia’s super-rich have surpassed their North American counterparts in both population and wealth. China and Japan, in particular, stood out as wealth powerhouses despite a volatile year for Asian equity markets. Read More>>​

Survey: Wealthy Refocus On Protecting Assets

U.S Trust’s 2016 Wealth and Worth survey of high net worth Americans (those with $3 million or more in assets) revealed a decidedly traditional bent among the country’s wealthiest individuals. Read More>>​

The Panama Papers And The Offshoring Industry

The so-called Panama Papers, more than 11 million leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm, are shining a spotlight on the scope and financial impact of the offshoring financial industry and global efforts to move assets to tax havens or less-regulated jurisdictions. Read More>>

Exclusive Interviews

The forecasts for global growth in the wealth of high-net-worth individuals and families suggest a strong underpinning for continued expansion of the private banking industry. In this series of video interviews and Q&As, we speak with the most influential executives in Private Banking and Wealth Management about how volatile markets are affecting their clients and how the industry is changing.

A Conversation With...

We speak with CEOs and executives at some of the top private banking and wealth management firms in the world, to hear how they are dealing with volatile global market conditions and the complex global regulatory environment.

Michael Sarlanis, Executive Director of UBS - New York Private Bank
Best Private Bank in the World

Michael Sarlanis, Executive Director of UBS New York Private Bank, discusses the state of growth and innovation in private banking with Andrea Fiano, Editor of Global Finance.

Torsten Ostensen, Head of Private Banking - Nordea
Best Private Bank in Norway and Finland

Torsten Ostensen, Head of Private Banking Nordea discusses the circumstances of private banking in Norway with Andrea Fiano, Editor of Global Finance.

Idowu Thompson, Group Head of Private Banking - First Bank of Nigeria
Best Private Bank in Nigeria

Idowu Thompson, Group Head of Private Banking First Bank of Nigeria, discusses the African private banking marketplace with Andrea Fiano, editor of Global Finance.